Kalas Gaman is a village situated in Tehsil Chunian of Kasur District, Punjab Province, Pakistan. According to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics 2023 census, this settlement has a total population of 1,265 individuals, including 607 males and 658 females. Males constitute 48.0 percent, while females make up 52.0 percent of the population. The total land area of Kalas Gaman is 678 acres, giving it a population density of about 1.87 persons per acre. The Hadbast / Deh number of this village is 0000438.
Literacy Standards in Kalas Gaman
The literacy rate of this village stands at 60.9 percent for the population aged 10 years and above. This falls slightly below the Kasur District average of 62.85 percent, showing a negative gap of 1.95 percentage points. Male literacy in Kalas Gaman stands at 68.4 percent, which is marginally higher than the district male average (67.97 percent) by 0.43 points.
Female literacy is 53.6 percent, trailing the district female average (57.44 percent) by 3.84 points. The figures reveal generally decent educational performance, with male literacy slightly exceeding district benchmarks while female literacy lags modestly behind regional standards. This pattern suggests that while the village performs reasonably well overall, targeted improvements focusing on girls’ education could help achieve full parity with district standards and narrow the existing gender literacy gap.
Educational Progression by Gender
- Primary but below Matric: 174 males and 147 females
- Matric but below Degree: 68 males and 50 females
- Degree and above: 43 males and 30 females
These numbers demonstrate solid educational participation across gender lines in the community. The data shows 147 women completing primary education, 50 reaching matriculation, and 30 achieving degree-level qualifications. The transition from 147 at primary to 50 at matric shows moderate retention during the secondary school years, with approximately 34 percent continuing beyond primary level.
The presence of 30 female degree holders represents substantial achievement in Kalas Gaman. The gender ratio at degree level, with 30 females compared to 43 males, shows fairly balanced representation at the tertiary tier, with female degree attainment reaching about 70 percent of male levels.
Settlement Features of Kalas Gaman
Out of the total population, there are 1,264 Muslims, while 1 individual belongs to other faiths. The literacy-eligible population aged 10 years and above is 961. The adult population aged 18 years and above is 718, while senior citizens aged 60 years and above number 93. This indicates a community with a robust working-age demographic and a healthy elderly segment.